Morrie Schwartz

Protagonist Morrie Schwartz faced adversity at a young age and promised himself from a young age to give his nuclear family the life he never had. “In the evenings he watched his father eat in silence, hoping for-but never getting- a show of affection, communication, warmth. At nine years old, he felt as if the weight of a mountain was on his shoulder.”(Albom). Morrie vowed to be more affectionate and this example of adversity that he faced…

Running Head: FROM THE OUTSIDE IN 2 ABSTRACT ALS also known as Lou Gehrig's, is a disease where your body attacks its own muscles. This research project will explain a lot of information on the terrifying disease of ALS. It will include the signs and symptoms of the disease, and the risk factors it takes to get ALS. It will also explain how and if the disease can be diagnosed by different test and when these test occur. Treatment is a huge part of any type of disease and will be explained how…